Job Location : Marquette,MI, USA
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TRADES HELPER E6
Salary
$21.42 - $27.46 Hourly
Location
Marquette, MI
Job Type
Permanent Full Time
Job Number
7501-25-FISH-013
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
11/15/2024
Closing Date
12/2/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)
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Job Description
This position is responsible for assisting Maintenance Mechanics with facility maintenance at assigned facilities. This includes preventative maintenance to equipment and fish life support systems, assisting with set up and take-down of equipment for fish stocking, spawning and marking equipment. Responsible for building maintenance, construction, fabrication, and assisting with special projects. The employee will assist with the day-to-day grounds care and janitorial duties required at the facility. This position will occasionally assist with other hatchery personnel with basic fish rearing activities during high volume times.
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Must possess or be able to acquire within six months after hire and maintain a class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with tanker endorsement and without air brake restrictions. Acquiring and maintaining a valid CDL is a condition of employment.
Commercial pesticide applicator's permit required within 12 months after hire.
Valid Unrestricted Driver's License required.
Required Education and Experience
Education
No specific type or amount is required.
Experience
One year of experience as a laborer assisting in the construction, electrical, or mechanical trades.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach a cover letter, resume, three references and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. For our purposes, Official Transcripts must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
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Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at
Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information ( to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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TRADEHLP - Do you possess at least one year of experience as a laborer assisting in the construction, electrical, or mechanical trades?
+ Yes
+ No
02
Do you possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license?
+ Yes
+ No
03
Do you possess a minimum of a class B CDL with tanker endorsement and without an air brake restriction?
+ Yes
+ No
04
How many years of paid work experience do you have with the installation or maintenance of electrical systems?
+ None
+ 1 - 3 years
+ 3 or more years
05
Describe your experience with installation or maintenance of electrical systems. Enter N/A if none.
06
How many years of paid work experience do you have with plumbing?
+ None
+ 1 - 3 years
+ 3 or more years
07
Describe your experience with plumbing and pumps. Enter N/A if none.
08
How many years of paid work experience do you have in carpentry?
+ None
+ 1 - 3 years
+ 3 or more years
09
Describe your experience with carpentry. Enter N/A if none.
10
How many years of paid work experience do you have in custodial/groundskeeping?
+ None
+ 1 - 3 years
+ 3 or more years
11
Describe your experience with custodial and grounds keeping work. Enter N/A if none.
12
How many years of paid work experience do you have in welding/fabrication?
+ None
+ 1 - 3 years
+ 3 or more years
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Describe your experience in welding/fabrication. Enter N/A if none.
14
Choose your highest level of computer experience:
+ None
+ Basic word processing, database use, presentations, data entry, spreadsheet software
+ Advanced computer skills: I have made my own spreadsheets, presentations, graphs and organized data in a way that others can easily use.
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Describe your experience with computers. Enter N/A if none.
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What is your experience with working as part of a team?
+ None
+ Less than 1 year
+ 1 or more years
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Describe your experience with working as part of a team. Enter N/A if none.
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What experience have you had with a facility or company safety program?
+ I have not been involved in a safety program
+ I have participated in safety programs and participated in the safety meetings and trainings
+ I have led safety programs for a facility and am familiar with MIOSHA/OSHA requirements
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Describe your experience with safety programs. Enter N/A if none.
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Did you attach your cover letter, resume, and three references to this application? Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
+ Yes
+ No
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Agency
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-###-####
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